I know. . . I know. . . you\u2019re still relishing your summer anticipation, perhaps wishing you were on vacation at the beach, in the mountains, or on a lake. . . no school. . . no homework. . . no more final exams.<\/p>\n
And then, your language arts teacher drops a summer reading schedule on you!\u00a0 Oh, no!\u00a0 However, have no fear!\u00a0\u00a0Your new Language Arts teacher and I are here!\u00a0 Remember, if you have any questions, please email me.\u00a0 My email address is dillonl@dearbornschools.org.\u00a0 That\u2019s the best way to contact me!\u00a0 Now, onto the assignments.
\n1. You will read two books that are in your current lexile level and complete a thorough book review. Books that are under your level will not count, and you must do again!
\n2. You will read and provide analysis of 5 articles by completing a worksheet and responding to a prompt. The prompts are found below each article.<\/p>\n
The website for appropriate lexile books is www.lexile.com\/fab<\/p>\n
The template for your reviews can be found here:<\/p>\n
Book-Review<\/a><\/p>\n Your articles can be found here:<\/p>\n Secrets-Of-Success1<\/a><\/p>\n In addition to the article summary worksheet, choose one of the “secrets of success” and describe in one paragraph how you will enact it next year.<\/p>\n Lower-the-Bar-on-Education2<\/a><\/p>\n In addition to the article summary worksheet, write one paragraph explaining your position on this issue.<\/p>\n Turn-Off-the-Phone3<\/a><\/p>\n In addition to the article summary worksheet, write a\u00a0brief (one paragraph)reflection\u00a0about a time when you were cut off from your electronics, and how you felt.<\/p>\n Vaccinations4<\/a><\/p>\n In addition to the article summary worksheet. write a paragraph explaining your position on this issue. Use facts from the article to support your point.<\/p>\n The-Quest-for-the-Perfect-Diet5<\/a><\/p>\n In addition to the article summary worksheet, research how people from another country eat. What do you see different about American diets\/food habits? Write one paragraph comparing and contrasting the two countries.<\/p>\n Every article must have the worksheet below completed, as well as each prompt. MLA style here, people!<\/p>\n Article-Summary-Worksheet<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I know. . . I know. . . you\u2019re still relishing your summer anticipation, perhaps wishing you were on vacation at the beach, in the mountains, or on a lake. . . no school. . . no homework. . . … Continue reading